Train Ayr to York from £145 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and York takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration: 289 mi
Distance: £145
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain

5h 9m

£95–222

Ayr to York train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and York. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 10:05 PM which arrives into York at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

6:05 PM → 10:56 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
10:05 PM → 7:53 AM
Arrives next day
9h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

5:36 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

5:36 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

5:36 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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